Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors is a distinguished law firm serving Central and East London with a comprehensive range of legal services, combining specialist knowledge with over 120 years of legacy in the community. The firm stands out for its client-focused approach, offering clear and straightforward legal advice while building lasting relationships with individuals, families, and businesses.
The firm’s experienced teams provide tailored support across both private client and legal aid matters, ensuring accessibility and dedicated representation. With deep roots in the Redbridge area, they are committed to serving the local population while also handling complex and sensitive cases nationwide, including high-stakes criminal defence, family law, and personal injury claims.
Services Offered
- Criminal Law (including Assault, Drug Offences, Fraud/Financial Crime, Legal Aid Advice, Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, Modern Slavery Defence, Murder, POCA, Police Station Pre-Charge Advice, Private Criminal Advice, Public Order Offences, Rape and Serious Sexual Offences, Terrorism, Youth Court, Actions Against Public Authorities)
- Family Law (including Divorce, Arrangements for Children, Care Proceedings, Special Guardianship Orders, Adoption, Children Disputes, Cohabitation and Separation for Unmarried Couples, Domestic Abuse & Violence, Family Mediation Service, Matrimonial Finances, Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements, Surrogacy)
- Employment Law (including Constructive Dismissal, Discrimination, Equal Pay Disputes, Redundancy, Settlement Agreements, Unfair Dismissal, Unlawful Deduction of Wages, advice for both Employees and Employers)
- Personal Injury (including Accidents at Work, Accidents in Public Spaces, Asbestos and Mesothelioma Claims, Criminal Injuries Compensation, Fatal Injuries, Head and Brain Injuries, Holiday Illness and Accidents, Motorbike Injury Claims, Road Traffic and Cycling Accidents, Serious Life Changing Injuries, Sports and Leisure Injury Claims)
- Dispute Resolution (including Commercial Property Disputes, Dilapidations, Forfeiture, Renewal of Business Tenancies, Squatters, Company Disputes, Contract Disputes, COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims, Debt Recovery for Business and Personal Debts, Insolvency, Bankruptcy, Disputing a Will, Contentious Probate, Professional Negligence, Residential Property Disputes including Cladding, Fire Risk, Japanese Knotweed, Lease Extensions)
- Commercial Property (including Buying and Selling, Commercial Leases, Development Services, Refinancing, advice for Landlords and Tenants)
- Residential Property (including Buying, Selling, Buy-to-Let Properties, Lease Extension, Enfranchisement & Shared Ownership, Remortgages, Leasehold vs Freehold matters)
- Wills and Probate (including Will Drafting, Probate and Estate Administration, Tax Planning, Trusts, Disputing a Will, Contentious Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection Deputyship Applications)
- Court of Protection (including Adult Welfare & Social Care, Health and Welfare, Property and Finances)
- Community Care (including Adult Welfare & Social Care)
- Housing and Social Welfare (including Access to Social Housing, Homelessness, Housing Disrepair, Repossession and Eviction, Unlawful Eviction, Mental Health support)
- Mental Health Law
- Medical Negligence
- Media Law
- Parliamentary and Electoral Law (including Boundary Reviews, Candidate Conduct, Challenging Election Results, Legislation Governing Elections, Local Government Law, advice for Businesses, Political Party Registration, Funding & Donations)
The firm operates from offices in Stratford, Waterloo, Wanstead, and Ilford, providing accessible legal support across London and beyond. They offer services in English and maintain a strong commitment to legal aid, ensuring justice is accessible to all segments of the community.
